Delray Beach Open Predictions: Miomir Kecmanovic Vs Yoshihito Nishioka – Wednesday 12 February 2025

Let’s have a look at all the career, performance and head-to-head stats for the match and find out if Miomir Kecmanovic or Yoshihito Nishioka is expected to win.

Match Details:

Miomir Kecmanovic vs Yoshihito Nishioka – 2R – Wednesday 12 February 2025 – Delray Beach Open – Delray Beach Tennis Center, Delray Beach, FL, USA

Miomir Kecmanovic vs Yoshihito Nishioka Head-to-Head, Preview, Stats & Pick:

Head To Head Kecmanovic Leads 3-2.

In the second round of the Delray Beach Tennis Center tournament, Serbian player Miomir Kecmanovic will face off against Yoshihito Nishioka from Japan. This will be their sixth encounter on the ATP Tour, with Kecmanovic currently leading the head-to-head record 3-2.

Their previous matches have taken place on various surfaces and locations. In their most recent meeting at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells tournament in 2024, Kecmanovic emerged victorious as Nishioka retired during the match, with the Serbian leading 6-4. On the clay courts of the ATP Masters 1000 Rome event in the same year, it was Nishioka who came out on top, defeating Kecmanovic with a score of 6-4, 6-1.

Their first meeting occurred in Tokyo, Japan, where Kecmanovic managed to turn the tide in his favor after losing the first set against Nishioka. The final score was 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-2 in the Serbian’s favor. Moving on to the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati tournament in 2024, it was Nishioka who had the upper hand this time, winning the match 6-4, 7-5.

Their most epic encounter took place at the US Open, where Kecmanovic won in a five-set battle, with the final set ending due to Nishioka retiring. The scoreline read 7-6(2), 2-6, 5-7, 7-5, 1-0 RET.

Apart from these five official matches, they also faced each other in the St. Petersburg qualifiers, with Nishioka emerging as the victor in three sets, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.

Let’s delve into the backgrounds of these two players. Miomir Kecmanovic, 25 years old and currently ranked 56th in the world, has had a notable career so far. He reached his career-high ranking of 27th in January 2023 after breaking into the Top 40. Kecmanovic’s breakthrough came in 2020 when he won his first ATP Tour title at Kitzbuhel. In the following year, he achieved his personal-best 38 wins, reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open, as well as the third rounds of Roland Garros and Wimbledon. He showcased his potential by advancing to the quarterfinals of ATP Masters 1000 tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami in 2022. One of the highlight victories of his career came against No. 6 Matteo Berrettini at Indian Wells. Kecmanovic also made waves in the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2019, defeating Casper Ruud and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina before losing to eventual champion Jannik Sinner in the semifinals. In the junior circuit, he emerged as the champion of the 2015 Orange Bowl, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. Kecmanovic ended that year as the World No. 1 junior, surpassing Tsitsipas.

This match holds great significance for Kecmanovic as he aims to secure his 100th hard court win, currently standing at 99-99. If he achieves this milestone, he will become the fourth Serbian man in the Open Era to do so. Additionally, he is in pursuit of his 31st ATP Tour quarterfinal appearance, with a record of 14-16 in this stage of tournaments. This year, Kecmanovic has shown his prowess against lower-ranked opponents with a 5-1 record, with his only loss coming against eventual champion Alexandre Muller in the Hong Kong second round, where he held two match points.

On the other side of the net, Yoshihito Nishioka, 29 years old and ranked 63rd in the world, has also had a noteworthy career. In June 2023, he achieved his career-high ranking of 24th after reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open and Roland Garros, marking his first time in the last 16 of a Grand Slam tournament.

Nishioka’s biggest triumph came at the 2022 Seoul tournament, where he secured his second ATP Tour title and claimed a significant victory over World No. 2 Casper Ruud. He has showcased his resilience by saving two match points against Denis Shapovalov on his way to winning his first title at the 2018 Shenzhen tournament, when he was ranked 171st. In the 2020 Delray Beach tournament, Nishioka rallied from a set down on three occasions to reach the final, and in the 2022 Washington event, he saved a match point against Alex de Minaur en route to the final. Notably, he defeated compatriot and World No. 5 Kei Nishikori on his way to the quarterfinals of the 2019 ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati tournament.

Looking at this particular match, Nishioka is aiming to reach his 24th ATP Tour quarterfinal, a decade after reaching his first quarterfinal in Delray Beach as the 154th-ranked qualifier. It has been five years since his second appearance in an ATP Tour final at the same venue, where he fell short to Reilly Opelka.

In conclusion, this upcoming match between Miomir Kecmanovic and Yoshihito Nishioka promises to be a fascinating clash between two players with contrasting playing styles. With Kecmanovic holding a slim 3-2 advantage in their head-to-head record, both players will be eager to secure a victory in the hopes of advancing further in the Delray Beach tournament. As they step on the court, it remains to be seen who will emerge as the victor and make a stronger claim for success in the competition.

Miomir Kecmanovic vs Yoshihito Nishioka Prediction:

I believe Miomir Kecmanovic will win in straight sets.
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